Five schools closed in Athens after meningitis case
Municipal authorities have ordered the closure of five schools in central Athens for two days following a confirmed case of viral meningitis in an 18-year-old student.
Kallas hopes EU ministers agree to lift Syria economic sanctions
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday that she hoped ministers gathering in Brussels would reach an agreement on lifting economic sanctions on Syria.
Mother accused of abusing children to testify Wednesday
The 32-year-old mother of two young children accused of abusing her two young children was given time until Wednesday to testify.
Online card fraud hits record high
Online card fraud in Greece increased in 2024, with 349,000 citizens reporting being scammed while shopping online – up 4% from 2023, according to data from the Bank of Greece.
Dendias: Europe’s ReArm plan cannot include countries that threaten EU states
The rearmament of Europe should be done with countries that respect and embrace EU rules and values, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said on Tuesday, upon his arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council meeting taking place in Brussels.
PSTF calls for broad rethinking of cruise growth in the Med
The 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum (PSTF) concluded in Iraklio, Crete, earlier this month.
Inmates in Corfu prison torch mattresses to protest cell checks
Inmates in Corfu prison staged a protest on Tuesday burning their mattresses and other objects to express their opposition to frequent checks carried out in their cells, according to initial information.
Top court judge reports bribery attempt
A judge in Greece’s Supreme Court told police that he had been offered money if he intervened favorably in a pending civil case.
Citizen takes building permit dispute to ECHR
A Greek citizen has filed a case at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) after the Council of State annulled his 2022 building permit following a challenge by the Municipality of Alimos.
PM reiterates demand for tougher campus safety plans
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reiterated his demand that universities implement campus security plans by the end of 2025.